International Studies (16ISM)

Description

The International Studies Minor is offered to all students in the University who want to add a significant international dimension to their departmental majors. This minor program enables students to explore international topics, issues and research from cross-cultural, transnational perspectives. The program will provide some tools that students can use to understand better the global context of the modern world and to learn the international dimensions of their chosen fields of study.

Requirements

Completion of 15 credit hours of coursework

Have successfully completed or completing the foreign language proficiency requirement FL 202. FL 202 does not count as a course for the minor.

A grade of ‘C-‘ or better is required in all courses in the minor program.

Only one (1) course at the 200-level from the three elective courses is permitted.

A maximum of ONE (1) course may be used (double-counted) towards both departmental major requirements and minor requirements. Students cannot obtain a minor in their major.

A maximum of 6 transfer credt hours may be applied towards the International Studies minor.

Admissions

Students must submit an “Application for Minor” form to the CHASS Dean’s Office, 106Q Caldwell, at any time prior to the end of the pre-registration period of the student’s final semester. Students interested in pursuing the International Studies minor should contact the person listed below.

Certification

Prior to the end of the first week of the student’s final semester, the student must sign the application form, indicating all grades received for the courses completed in the minor program and the courses to be taken during the student’s final semester. Also, the form must indicate that the student has completed or is completing the foreign language requirement, which is FL 202. The contact person below will certify the completion of the minor.